sjwhiteley
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Are you sure it’s only $3k for a new transmission? Seems low, but if that’s the case, that’s a good deal (plus installation, of course).The other thing that have to give Ford credit on is in case you do run into the bad luck and need a 10 speed transmission, the price is a tad over $3000 and that’s new from a dealer (check the online parts catalogue). A 3.5 Ecoboost is $3500. Not saying it’s good to have to replace these but some cars and trucks are near $10k for a trans and $20k plus for engines. Now on the other hand, the maintenance schedule on Expeditions is way to drawn out and cutting all the recommendations in half or following the severe duty service schedule is more realistic if you want it to last.
Maintenance costs can’t be ignored - even under warranty - so reasonably priced parts is a bonus. As you said, things break, even in the most reliable of vehicles.
I’m thinking of a BMW, and one of the things I’m looking at is maintenance and parts. Not for the faint of heart, that.